The Village Blog

5 January 2017

The Innermost Story

As we head into a new year we take a look at the story behind innermost and some of our favourite designs.

Back in 1999 Steve Jones and Russell Cameron shared a vision to create a company which utilised their extended experience in design consultancy and furniture design. The pair through their experience had seen plenty of raw, talented designers that were never being advanced beyond the conceptual. They realised that if they combined their design and manufacturing experience with these concepts that they could turn the ideas in unique and diverse products under just a single brand.

During the early discussions came that of choosing a stand out name for their brand. They thought about a name which was ‘close to their hearts’; ‘the inner thoughts; ‘the inner-most dreams’… And so, innermost was born.

With their instinctive desire to be rebels from the norm they utilise materials and processes in unique ways to defy expectations. With there depth of experience it allows them to rethink conventional approaches and explore their passion for light and how illumination can be used as a raw material.

The innermost team are passionate about each and every design and the high level of detail which goes into its production. Their hands on approach to manufacturing sees them travelling the world to source to best quality materials and best producer for every component of every product. However, whether they are prototyping in Hong Kong, using hand-blown glass by artisans in the Czech Republic, or doing bespoke engineering at their factory in the UK they remain close the manufacturing at every level.

Their designs bring people together whether in a cafés, bars or meeting rooms they’re perfect for brightening up central spaces and helping to celebrate the social side of life.

As a company of designers, curators and industry experts they thrive from taking wild ideas and creating beautiful, thoughtful and innovative products.

The Membrane lamp has a smokey hand-blown glass body that has three bulbs which meet the shade to become one. Details such as a gentle gradient in smoky glass coupled with polished gunmetal fittings result in a beautifully sophisticated design.﻿

Also part of the Essential Collection is Core designed by Steve Jones and Frankie Chan from Innermost. The shape resembles a mass of glass which has been formed by rolling the substance immediately after removal from the furnace.﻿

Following the successful collaboration with YOY on the popular YOYLight, a table lamp which projects a virtual lampshade on a back surface, they have released the YOYWall, a minimal wall lamp which projects the same shade.﻿

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

4 December 2015

The Christmas season is fast approaching and we at David Village Lighting have put together a gift guide! We present you with a collection of the most desirable in lighting / home accessories your nearest and dearest will be sure to love! We feature luxury metallics, heavenly scents and intriguing designs that are a joy to behold. Shop our premium ideas here…﻿

Elle Decoration November - Lighting Special!

21 October 2015

The November issue of Elle Decoration UK focuses on lighting! Featuring new releases, timeless classics and the most desired luminaires on the planet. As the months get darker, create a warm and cosy environment within your own space. Add light! Add style! Add warmth! Check out Elle Decoration’s lighting recommendations here on our site.

Elle Decoration May Lighting Features

1 May 2015

In case you missed the latest issue of Elle Magazine, here’s a collection of our items featured for the spring trend! The over all theme and feel to the May issue was spring, suggested by its articles there is a light, fresh and airy feel to interiors by bringing the outdoors inside for the improving weather. This included a lighter and paler tone of lighting and accessories as well as more natural elements such as wood, there was also that hint of metallic details for interest. The darker lighting features were of a more minimal and subtle design, which means that these items do not stand out or distract within a space. Have a browse at what’s on trend:

New from Innermost - Asteroid in Petrol finish

20 February 2015

To mark the 10th anniversary of the unique Asteroid range, Innermost have created a matching table lamp and pendant light in petrol finish. The petrol finish of the lamp gives an iridescent effect to the irregular faced glass, where no single side is equal to another. The asteroid was originally designed by Koray Ozgen ten years ago for its reveal at the 100% Design London exhibition, since then the geometric pendant and table light have been exceedingly popular in both commercial and residential locations.﻿

The pendants work well singularly and as a cluster, the cluster creating an eye catching effect of each being a different size from the next, which is the result of its 24 sides being completely different dimensions.﻿ They are now available to order online.

Innermost Jeeves and Wooster

25 April 2014

Innermost have a quirky and rebellious approach to design driven by high-spirited London culture. The Innermost Jeeves and Wooster pendants designed by Jake Phipps are a blend of Great British tradition and modern technology. Hand-made wool felt hats are lined with an aluminium inner shell. They are named after P.G. Wodehouse’s two most iconic characters.